What does the name Salvador mean?

The name Salvador means "Savior".

What is the origin of the name Salvador?

Salvador is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Salvador?

In 2023, 364 babies were named Salvador in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Is Salvador a boy's name?

Yes, Salvador is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Salvador

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Births Last Year: 364 →

All-Time Total: 49,110

Peak Year: 1992

Salvador is a Spanish name derived from the Latin word "salvator," meaning "savior" or "deliverer." It has religious connotations and is popular in Spanish-speaking countries.

Notable Namesakes

Salvador Dalí - Surrealist artist known for melting clocks.
Salvador Allende - Former President of Chile.
Salvador Perez - MLB catcher for Kansas City Royals.
Salvador Sánchez - Mexican boxer, featherweight champion.
Salvador Sobral - Portuguese singer, Eurovision winner in 2017.

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Salvador

Maximiliano Emiliano Ramon Nikko Ulysses Damian Andrei Miguelangel

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Salvador

Kassandra Belinda Cielo Jayleen Guadalupe Avayah Ofelia Alyna

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Salvador

Sal Salvator Salvatore

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

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